Facilities Closed for Three Mandatory Shut Down Days Around Holidays

11/20/2012

The Chicago Park District administrative offices and facilities, except for McFetridge Sports Center, will be closed for three days adjacent to the holidays.

The mandatory shut down days are effective:
- Friday, Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving
- Monday, Dec. 24, the day before Christmas
- Monday, Dec. 31, the day before New Year’s Day

“The Chicago Park District, like countless other local organizations, is faced with challenges resulting from difficult financial times,” said General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly. “These mandatory shut down days are one of the many measures we took to help balance the 2012 budget.”

McFetridge Sports Center in California Park, 3843 N. California Ave., has an indoor ice rink and will be open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 23. Call the center for activities and times at 773-478-2609.

Patrons should contact their local park for hours of operation around the holidays.

The Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks, to expand your horizons by registering for one of our thousands of programs offered throughout our 260 field houses, to get a great workout indoors at one of our state-of-the-art fitness centers, or outdoors along Lake Michigan’s 26 miles of pristine lakefront, or enjoy nature with a peaceful visit.